CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22823, 23 September 1939, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Hunter (Melbourne), who has been spending some months in Christchurch, and her daughter, Mrs Archibald Scott (Carlton Mill road), will leave soon for Melbourne.

Mr and Mrs L. G. Lilly arrived in Auckland from London on Wednesday. Mrs H. Y. Widdowson (Sumner) left last night for Wellington on her way to Palmerston North to visit her son. She will later go to Wanganui to spend, a week with Dr. and Mrs H. L. Widdowson.

Mrs David H. Graham (Churchill street) will leave to-night with her husband for the Chateau Tongariro, where he is to carry out biological research. Mrs Graham expects to be absent from Christchurch for some weeks.

Mr and Mrs Pinckney (Glenaray), Misses Cara and Nona Pinckney and Miss Hope Pinckney (Shoreford, Southland) will leave at the weekend for Orari, where they will attend the wedding of Miss Juliet Kain, Gladstone Park, to Mr B. Pinckney next week.

Miss Alison Buchanan (Wellington) will arrive in Christchurch tomorrow to pay a short visit to her sister, Mrs J. T. M. Fisher (Bryndwr), before leaving for Australia, where her marriage to Mr Allen Hall (Melbourne) will take place. •

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At a meeting of . ne Clothes Shop committee, held *n the Durham Street Art Gallery 1 yesterday morning, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon presided over a full attendance of members. It was reported that a large range of almost new clothing had been received and much more was promised. The stock already on hand included evening dresses, tailormade suits, model frocks, and woollen garments. Mrs J. G. Collins, for the publicity sub-committee, said that a special appeal for the shoe department, which will be a feature of the shop, had met with a generous response and a good stock of furnishings, such as floor covering, curtains, and cushion covers, would be offered at low prices. The profits of the sale will be divided between the needy blind of the city and the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association. Members of the Australian Club held an enjoyable flag “500” and bridge party at Hay’s Lounge, this week. Prizes were given by Mrs Huggins and Mr G. Macdonald, and were won by Mr and Mrs Forty and Mr J. Darcy.. A coster ball, organised by the Wellington traffic officers and a citizens’ committee, in aid of the Fielden Taylor Memorial Hostel, was held in the Wellington Town Hall on Wednesday night and was a great success, attended by nearly 1000 dancers. The hall was decorated to represent the East End of London, the guests were in fancy dress, and a “coster” supper was served. “Both in England and in New Zealand many of the best women teachers are attracted to infant school work,” said Dr. H. E. Field, speaking at a meeting of the Parents’ Union last night. “I think this is a very good thing, because the period from four to seven years is a crucial stage in a child’s life when he needs very careful handling.” NEW STANDARD OF COMFORT AT BRENTS. ROTORUA. Enthusiastic comments from visitors to BRENTS HOTEL testify to the wonderful comfort and service. Money has been scent with a lavish hand to make BRENTS “the best place to stay.” Tariff is reasonable —central heatingclose to Government Gardens and Baths. —6 SUPERFLUOUS HAIR REMOVED. By a gentle rubbing motion unwanted hair is instantly removed — without irritation or injury—when you use the new improved Velvet Mitten. Leaves the skin satiny smooth. Only Is 6d from E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral’square. Be sure you get the genuine Velvet Mitten.' THE MOST ECONOMICAL DYE. Because of the highly concentrated form of NADCO, you use less dye in each operation. NADCO dyes practically anything at all—jumpers, coats, blouses, rugs, carpets. children’s clothes, and materials of every- description, at very little cost. NADCO is easy to use and does 'not stain the hands; 30 shades, from chemists -and stores. —l3